Have you ever been so excited about something that you just couldn't wait to tell someone? Remember when you found out you were going to have a baby? (now mind you, many of us were too shocked to be excited). But eventually, there is this excitement that just HAS to come out.
Years ago, when it was announced to the kids that we were planning a trip to Disney World; they could not wait to tell their friends - you see it had to come out. This is the kind of excitement that I am talking about!
Sometimes words are not necessary, and people who are close to me can tell by my face (especially my eyes)that there is something going on inside of me. Other times, I am so in awe of it all, that I just have to get those many words to come out and share what I am thinking. Today is one of those days, I just want to share what's on my mind. You will have to forgive the rambling, lack of proper grammar skills, and the simplicity that this is written in.
This summer, as I have been working away on my degree at Emmanuel Bible College, I decided to take my first ever Distance Ed course. It has been challenging (and to be honest, the subject was not one that really interested me - Minor Prophets). HOWEVER, when I finally realized that my attitude was wrong, that this was God's word; and that there is propbably something in it for me - I was able to begin to work through the course with an open heart and mind.
You seen the prophets were given a message from God. I think sometimes they get the reputation of only being the bearers of bad news. That is, being the ones to deliver news of judgement and destruction.
The way I see it is, they were given a word from God to share, and yes, many times it was a message that was an "either/or" message. Meaning, repent and come back to God - "or else". BUT, take Hosea for instance, the message he had was that of the Love of God. Take Amos, he wanted nothing more than the people of his nation to repent; he had compassion ( even though he knew the way they were going about things was wrong). You see, they had a message that needed to get out - they could no longer contain it!
What does this verse from Jeremiah say or mean to you? "When I consider not speaking anymore in His name; but then His message becomes like a burning fire inside of me; deep within my bones. I get tired of trying to hold it inside of me, and finally , I cannot hold it in"
We have the LIFE of Jesus inside of us; we will hold it in to ourselves? or will be that broken vessel willing to be broken, in order that the world may see the light that is within us?
What message has God placed within you that needs to be shared?
Just some thoughts that are on my mind this morning.
That's all for now
In Him
Jacqueline
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